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霅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
霅zháthunderzg, 15 strokes, radical 雨
霅zhásurname Zhaunknown, 15 strokes, radical 雨
霅zhàthunderzg, 15 strokes, radical 雨
霅zhàsurname Zhaunknown, 15 strokes, radical 雨
zhà(zha4)zha
primary
T4
  1. 1thunder
Also a Chinese surname, Zha — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

霅zhà(zha4)

The character 霅 (zhà) primarily refers to thunder, representing a natural phenomenon often associated with storms and rain. It is also used as a surname in Chinese culture, though it is relatively uncommon. In literature and poetry, 霅 may symbolize power and the intensity of nature.

Strokes15Radical雨
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, thunder is often associated with strength and authority, appearing in ancient texts as a symbol of divine intervention or the power of nature. The character 霅 may be used in poems or proverbs that evoke natural forces.

Memory tip

Imagine a dramatic storm cloud (the radical 雨 represents rain) bursting with thunder. The sound 'zhà' resembles the rumble of thunder, making it easy to remember that this character evokes the power of nature.

Meanings of 霅

zhà(zha4)
primary
1thunder
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About 霅

霅Simplified
15Strokes
雨Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While 霅 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary contexts or discussions about nature. Be cautious not to confuse it with more frequently used characters for thunder, such as 雷 (léi). Always use the correct tone to avoid misunderstanding.

HSK Study Tips

As 霅 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, focus on its components, such as the rain radical, to connect it with other weather-related words. This character can help expand your vocabulary around natural phenomena, which may appear in HSK readings.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 霅 in casual conversation, thinking it is a common term for thunder. Instead, they should use 雷 (léi), which is the standard term for thunder in everyday language.

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Etymology of 霅

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

The sound 言 of a storm 雨

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Decomposition of 霅

IDS Structure⿱雨言
霅Full character
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雨yu3
top
言yan2
bottom
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Parts

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How to say thunder in Chinese

“thunder” in Chinese is霅zhá

The character 霅 (zhà) primarily refers to thunder, representing a natural phenomenon often associated with storms and rain. It is also used as a surname in Chinese culture, though it is relatively uncommon. In literature and poetry, 霅 may symbolize power and the intensity of nature.

When to use 霅

While 霅 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary contexts or discussions about nature. Be cautious not to confuse it with more frequently used characters for thunder, such as 雷 (léi). Always use the correct tone to avoid misunderstanding.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 霅 in casual conversation, thinking it is a common term for thunder. Instead, they should use 雷 (léi), which is the standard term for thunder in everyday language.

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Word Family of 霅

Words containing this character1
霅zhàsurname Zha

Frequently asked questions about 霅

The correct pronunciation is 'zhà', with a falling tone.

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